Fiscal Year (FY)24 Hospice Rate Update, October 1, 2023
Effective October 1, 2023, the Hospice Services Fee Schedule has been updated in MIHMS. See the list below for affected codes and rates.
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Phase 2 Trainings
The EVV requirements for Home Health providers delivering services under Section 40 were implemented on January 1, 2023.
We continue to offer weekly provider and aggregator trainings. All trainings are online via Microsoft Teams.
NOTE: The Absorb training system has been updated to allow providers to register for trainings more than once.
EVV Training Schedule
COVID-19 Vaccines for Fall 2023 Claim Submission Update
On October 23, 2023, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) sent a bulletin regarding the coverage of COVID-19 vaccines.
OMS has completed the update to our systems, and you may begin to submit claims for these services.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Fall 2023 Claim Submission Update
On October 23, 2023, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) sent a bulletin regarding the coverage of COVID-19 vaccines.
Attention Section 67, Nursing Facilities (NFs): Extension of Extraordinary Circumstance Allowance (ECA) Application Deadline
The Department is extending the deadline for ECA application submissions to November 3, 2023.
NFs must apply to receive payment under this initiative.
Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual
Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services
SERVICES INCLUDED: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual
MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 60, Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the proposed rules on file until they are finalized and until the Secretary of State website is updated to reflect the changes. The MaineCare Benefits Manual is available on-line at the Secretary of State’s website.
Attention Section 25, Dental Service Providers: Rate Determination Kickoff Meeting
Earlier this month, MaineCare provided notice that it had initiated a rate determination for Section 25 Dental Services, pursuant to P.L. 2021, Ch. 639. We will rebase the existing benchmarks, so they reflect the most recent data for the payer source.
Maine DHHS Encourages Those Affected by the Violence in Lewiston to Reach Out for Mental Health Support
AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages anyone affected by the violence in Lewiston to reach out and connect with behavioral health support. Incidents of mass violence can lead to a range of emotional reactions, including anxiety, fear, anger, despair, and a sense of helplessness that may begin immediately or in the days or weeks following the event.
Seek help immediately if you or someone you know is talking about suicide, feelings of hopelessness or unbearable pain, or about being a burden to others.
Attention Licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Providers
Acentra Health, in collaboration with the Office of Behavioral Health, would like to provide an update on Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) submissions in the Atrezzo system.